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The Best Prize

When I walked into the Walnut Community School in August of 1985 I started a journey that has been exciting, steady, frustrating and challenging yet as fulfilling as any job could be. One of the best decisions I made was to teach and coach. I was blessed and count those blessings I had in 37Continue reading “The Best Prize”

The Truth That Sets You Free

“And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”John 8:32 Sin deceives with promises of freedom, but it only delivers bondage, heartache, sorrow, and ultimately death, separating us from the only true source of life—Jesus Christ. Sin burdens the heart, as lies weigh you down, piling one on top of anotherContinue reading “The Truth That Sets You Free”

Be Happy All Day Long

Not everyone that you interact with today will be happy but let’s not focus on them right now. Let’s focus on you and helping to make your day a good one and give you a chance at having a happy day. Here are six ways to a happier day. 1. Meditate – take some timeContinue reading “Be Happy All Day Long”

Never Complain. Never Explain.

Benjamin Disraeli served as the Prime Minister of Great Britain and is credited with the quote “Never complain, never explain.” Who really wants to follow that advice? Step right up. But here’s why it makes sense. Never Complain – the burden of leadership can be heavy. Decisions, people, change and demands can bear down onContinue reading “Never Complain. Never Explain.”

Purposeful Kindness

Who doesn’t want to experience the best part of life? It comes by what we give, not what we receive, and comes by what we give purposely. We are kind and generous on purpose. Some days it is harder than others, but that’s where the on purpose comes into play. Being kind may simply beContinue reading “Purposeful Kindness”